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United States

Meatball Sandwich

Italian-American meatballs in tomato sauce on a crusty roll, topped with melted cheese.

Chad

Meatball Sauce

Kanda

Chadian meatball sauce; ground meat shaped into balls and simmered in a tomato-onion sauce; one of the ten most essential Chadian sauces; hearty and family-friendly; served with boule or kissar; a simple, satisfying dish that stretches meat into a full meal.

Bulgaria

Meatball Soup

Супа топчета

Small pork-and-rice meatballs poached in a light vegetable broth soured with lemon or yogurt, scattered with parsley.

Indonesia

Meatball Soup

Bakso

Indonesian beef meatballs served in clear broth with noodles, tofu, and condiments, a popular street food.

Romania

Meatball Sour Soup

Ciorbă de perișoare

Small pork and rice meatballs in a vegetable broth soured with fermented wheat bran liquor, finished with lovage.

Latvia

Meatballs

Frikadeles

Seasoned meatballs in white sauce, a comfort food served with potatoes and lingonberry jam.

Andalusia, Spain

Meatballs in Sauce

Albóndigas en salsa

Spanish meatballs of beef and pork simmered in a rich tomato-and-sherry or almond-and-saffron sauce, a classic tapa.

Lebanon

Meatballs in Tomato and Pomegranate

داود باشا

Lamb meatballs browned and simmered in a tomato and onion sauce sharpened with pomegranate molasses, served with rice.

United States

Meatloaf

A loaf of seasoned ground meat, binders, and aromatics, glazed and baked — the American comfort entree.

Île-de-France, France

Meaux Mustard

Moutarde de Meaux

Coarse-grained whole mustard from Meaux, rustic and crunchy.

Western Sahara

Mechoui

مشوي

Whole lamb slow-roasted over coals until the skin is crisp and the meat pulls away from the bone.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Mecklenburger Rippchen

Mecklenburger Rippchen are cured pork ribs or chops warmed with cabbage or potatoes, retaining a rosy centre.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Mecklenburger Rippenbraten

Mecklenburger Rippenbraten is a roast pork rib section braised or roasted with apples, prunes and onion for a sweet-savoury sauce.

Puerto Rico

Medalla Light

Medalla

A light lager brewed in Mayagüez since 1979, sold in small cans that are drunk fast before they warm up.

Argentina

Medialunas de Grasa

A smaller, thinner, savory version of medialunas made with lard instead of butter. Crisp and slightly salty, they are a traditional breakfast item, especially in bakeries.

Argentina

Medialunas de Manteca

Buttery, slightly sweet Argentine crescent rolls, smaller and sweeter than French croissants. A breakfast and merienda staple, glazed with a rum-sugar syrup and eaten with coffee or mate.

Cuba

Medianoche

A Cuban sweet egg bread sandwich with roast pork, ham, cheese, and pickles, a late-night and street classic

Montevideo, Uruguay

Medio y Medio

Half sparkling wine and half sweet white wine, poured cold and drunk with a picada or with grilled meat.

Norway

Medisterkaker

Norwegian Christmas meatballs of minced pork with suet, spices, and ginger, served with ribbe or pinnekjøtt. A festive and Christmas staple, savory and aromatic

Denmark

Medisterpølse

Danish thick pork sausage seasoned with allspice and cloves, pan-fried and served with potatoes.

Norway

Medisterpølser

Norwegian Christmas sausages of minced pork with suet, spices, and ginger, served with ribbe or pinnekjøtt. A festive and Christmas staple, savory and aromatic

Israel

Medjool Dates

תמר מג'הול

Medjool dates originated in Morocco’s Tafilalt oasis and are now cultivated in the Jordan Valley and around the Dead Sea, where large soft fruits ripen in autumn.

Syria

Medloqa

مدلوقة

Aubergine, pepper and tomato roasted, chopped and cooked with garlic and pomegranate molasses into a soft, sour relish.

Russia

Medovik

Медовик

Medovik is a Russian multi-layer honey cake with sour-cream frosting and a moist honeyed crumb.

Czech Republic

Medovina

A Czech honey mead, fermented from honey and water, a national and ancient classic.

Czech Republic

Medovník

A Czech honey layer cake with cream and walnuts, a daily and festive classic

Slovakia

Medovníky

Medovníky are Slovak honey-and-spice biscuits cut into shapes, baked firm, and often decorated with white icing for Christmas.

Russia

Medovukha

Медовуха

Medovukha is a honey-based fermented alcoholic beverage, similar to mead but faster fermentation, balanced honey sweetness with alcohol content and floral notes.

Lviv, Ukraine

Medovyk

Медівник

Lviv-style honey cake of thin sponge layers and sour cream, spiced with cinnamon and cloves.

Algarve, Portugal

Medronho

Medronho is a Portuguese liqueur or spirit associated with Algarve, distilled or macerated for a concentrated aromatic finish.

India

Medu Vada

मेदू वड़ा

A savory, donut-shaped fritter made from urad dal batter, deep-fried until golden. It is crisp outside, soft inside, and served with sambar and chutney

Hungary

Medve Cheese

Medve sajt

Medve is a Hungarian processed-cheese portion sold in foil-wrapped wedges with a smooth, spreadable texture.

Johor, Malaysia

Mee Bandung

Mee Bandung Muar

Shrimp, and thick spicy gravy, rich thick gravy with fresh prawns and spicy kick.

Indonesia

Mee Goreng

Bami goreng

Mee goreng is a stir-fried noodle dish with seasonings, vegetables and a choice of protein.

Penang, Malaysia

Mee Goreng Mamak

Indian Mee Goreng

Indian-Muslim style fried noodles with potatoes and tofu, spicy tangy sauce with crispy potatoes and fresh lime.

Penang, Malaysia

Mee Jawa

Javanese-style noodle dish with gravy.